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TodaySep 30Wed
  1. IATA Pressroom65

    IATA: Global air passenger demand fell 0.8% year-on-year in August

    IATA released global passenger demand data for August 2026. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), fell 0.8% year-on-year; excluding the Middle East, it grew 0.6%. Total capacity (ASK) rose 0.3% year-on-year, and the load factor was 85.1%, down 0.9 percentage points year-on-year; Middle East carriers' demand fell 14.6% year-on-year, interrupting the previous improving trend.

    Why recommended:IATA's August data show Middle East carriers' demand fell 14.6% year-on-year, dragging global RPK into negative territory, which can be used to observe regional divergence and October capacity arrangements.

  2. IATA Pressroom40

    IATA：8月全球航空货运需求同比增长4.4%

    国际航空运输协会（IATA）发布2026年8月全球航空货运数据：以货运吨公里（CTK）计的总需求同比增长4.4%（国际业务增长5.3%）；以可用货运吨公里（ACTK）计的运力同比下降0.1%（国际业务增长0.1%）。所有地区均报告增长，其中北美承运人增幅最高，达6.6%。IATA首席经济学家指出，强劲需求与更高载运率帮助航空公司收回部分高企燃油成本，收益率自4月以来首次环比上升。运营环境方面，7月全球贸易同比增长6.0%，连续33个月扩张；8月航空燃油价格环比上涨8.3%，同比高79.2%。贸易航线表现分化，亚洲—北美增长13.2%，而受中东冲突影响，海湾相关航线持续受扰。

Sep 24Thu
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA: Cargo Screening Alone Cannot Solve Undeclared Dangerous Goods Risk

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Budapest called for stronger collaborative action across the air cargo supply chain through a multi-layered approach to counter undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods. IATA stressed that security screening, primarily focused on terror threats, is an important layer of protection but not a primary solution. About 80% of dangerous goods incidents reported to IATA in the first half of 2025 involved undeclared or hidden dangerous goods, with lithium batteries and concealed items such as undeclared e-cigarettes and aerosols most commonly identified. IATA issued a white paper urging governments, manufacturers and online marketplaces, ship…

Sep 10Thu
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA WSOC 2026 to Focus on the Human Edge in Aviation Safety

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will focus on the human elements in keeping aviation safe and resilient, under the theme 'Performance Through People'. The event will take place from 6-8 October in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines. Four tracks—Safety, Cabin Operations, Operations and Crisis Management—will explore the theme, complemented by workshops covering geopolitical risk and people performance, human-centred safety, future-proofing aviation safety talent, emergency response planning and the IATA Turbulence Aware Forum.

Sep 9Wed
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Welcomes Pratt & Whitney Canada Contract Changes

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts. The changes remove restrictions on maintenance shops in P&WC's network that could have limited independent suppliers' access to used engine material and related service. The changes are limited to used parts for P&WC's PT6 and PW100-series turboprop engines.

Sep 7Mon
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Releases 2027 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2027 editions of key cargo and ground operations manuals, incorporating major revisions to Dangerous Goods Regulations, Battery Shipping Regulations, Live Animals Regulations, and Airport Handling Manual. New rules include operator obligations for lithium battery-powered mobility aids exceeding 300Wh and provisions for hybrid batteries. Digital tools such as Digital Load Verification (DLV) reduce loading errors by over 80%.

Sep 1Tue
Aug 31Mon
  1. IATA Pressroom

    Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July

    IATA data shows that in July 2026, global air cargo demand (CTK) increased 3.9% year-on-year, capacity (ACTK) increased 1.7%. All regions grew, with Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America accounting for over 90% of the increase. North America grew 4.8% strongest, Middle East grew 1.7% weakest. Asia-North America trade lane led with 9.2% growth.

  2. IATA Pressroom

    Air Passenger Demand Grows 0.2% in July

    IATA data shows that in July 2026, global passenger demand (RPK) increased 0.2% year-on-year, capacity (ASK) increased 0.3%, and load factor was 85.2%. International demand fell 0.1%, domestic demand grew 0.6%. Middle East demand fell 10%, North America fell 1.2%, Asia-Pacific grew 1.0%, Europe grew 2.1%.

Aug 19Wed
  1. TravelDaily China

    Middle East Aviation Industry Turns to Losses Due to Iran Conflict

    IATA forecasts Middle East airlines to post a net profit of $7.2 billion in 2025 but a net loss of $4.3 billion in 2026, a deterioration of $11.5 billion. Major carriers have resumed operations but capacity is not fully restored, with European and Asian airlines resuming at different times. Airspace closures persist, and EASA advises avoiding certain areas. Emirates has introduced travel insurance to attract passengers, but cargo demand growth lags globally.

Aug 7Fri
  1. Skift Feed

    How Much of the 2026 Jet Fuel Spike Did Airlines Recover?

    Following a spring fuel spike, Q2 earnings reveal how much of the added fuel bill airlines 'recaptured' through higher fares, surcharges, ancillary revenue, and cost actions. IATA expects jet fuel to average $152/barrel in 2026, up from $90 in 2025, lifting fuel from a quarter to nearly a third of operating expenses. IATA halved its full-year global airline net profit forecast to $23 billion. Recapture rates varied: Allegiant exceeded 100%, Air France-KLM hit ~86%, Turkish Airlines ~80%, and major U.S. carriers around 50%.

Jul 28Tue
  1. ACI World RSS

    IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions. The initiative focuses on improving safety reporting and data capture, strengthening Local Runway Safety Teams, and sharing progress and lessons learned.

Jul 23Thu
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Digital IDs in air travel move beyond pilots to operational deployments

    IATA, Amadeus, and SITA state that digital identity technology is mature, with focus shifting to cross-border interoperability and government policy. IATA expects mass adoption within 1-2 years. India's DigiYatra has enabled around 100 million biometric journeys. Challenges remain in government adoption and cross-border trust. Europe's EES delays highlight airport capacity issues. Passenger demand is strong, with about 80% wanting smartphones to manage travel credentials.

May 13Wed
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Trip.com plans digital ID pilot using Google and Apple wallets

    Online travel agency Trip.com announced a pilot with IATA to use digital identities stored in Google Wallet and Apple Wallet to autofill booking details, reducing friction and errors. The pilot was announced at IATA's Airline Global Conference in Amsterdam, with Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and digital identity platform Hopae expected to participate. Future rollout may include U.S. and U.K. users. IATA says digital identity is key to seamless travel and plans a new PoC in China.

Nov 20Thu
  1. EASA Press Releases

    EASA and IATA Sign MoU to Harmonize Air Travel Emissions Calculations

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL) and IATA's environmental data ecosystem—EcoHub and the CO2 Connect calculator. The goal is to streamline processes so CO2 emissions data is visible and consistent for passengers at the time of booking. The FEL stems from an EU regulation launched in 2024 under EASA's responsibility; airlines from both EU and non-EU countries covered by Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 'ReFuelEU Aviation' can voluntarily join, and only participating airlines may display emissions to passengers in the EU.

Jun 29Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Is Corporate Travel Ready for Artificial Intelligence?

    SAP Concur blog explores AI's potential in corporate travel, including preference-based booking tools, automatic search and suggestions, and intelligent services that reshape itineraries based on cost, weather, and colleague schedules. It notes IATA's 2017 survey found 85% of passengers willing to provide more personal data for customization, but data ownership and privacy issues remain.

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    What Travelers Need to Know About Digital Health Passports

    A SAP Concur blog post explains the concept, workings, and necessity of digital health passports. It notes that as vaccinations roll out, travel requirements are shifting from testing and quarantine to proof of vaccination. Digital health passports can securely store and share vaccination or test information, helping verify authenticity and prevent fraud. IATA is developing the Travel Pass, and airlines are exploring health apps.